Exeter City 3-0 Barnsley - Result & Match Stats (League One)

Exeter City vs Barnsley - result

Exeter City 3-0 Barnsley in League One at St James Park, Exeter on 20 December 2025. Scorers: Jayden Wareham, R. Cole, I. Niskanen for Exeter City. In their last 6 meetings, Exeter City have won 3, Barnsley 3, with 0 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Exeter City vs Barnsley?

Exeter City 3-0 Barnsley in League One on Saturday 20 December 2025 at St James Park. Scorers: Jayden Wareham, R. Cole, I. Niskanen for Exeter City.

Where was Exeter City vs Barnsley played?

Exeter City vs Barnsley was played at St James Park in Exeter, the home ground of Exeter City.

What is Exeter City's recent form?

Exeter City's last five results read L L W W L (oldest to newest): 2 wins and 3 losses.

What is Barnsley's recent form?

Barnsley's last five results read W D W L W (oldest to newest): 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss.

What is the head-to-head record between Exeter City and Barnsley?

Across the last 6 meetings Exeter City have won 3, Barnsley have won 3 and 0 were drawn. The most recent was Barnsley 2-1 Exeter City on 7 March 2026 in the League One.

Who is the standout player for Exeter City?

Josh Gordon leads Exeter City with 15 fouls committed across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Barnsley?

Reyes Cleary leads Barnsley with 11 shots on target across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Exeter City vs Barnsley?

Ben Atkinson refereed Exeter City vs Barnsley.

Exeter City vs Barnsley - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
7 Mar 2026	League One	Barnsley vs Exeter City	2-1
1 Apr 2025	League One	Barnsley vs Exeter City	1-2
14 Dec 2024	League One	Exeter City vs Barnsley	1-2
27 Jan 2024	League One	Barnsley vs Exeter City	1-2
7 Oct 2023	League One	Exeter City vs Barnsley	0-1
28 Mar 2023	League One	Exeter City vs Barnsley	3-1

Exeter City 3-0 Barnsley: match stats

Stat	Exeter City	Barnsley
Possession	46%	54%
Shots	15	9
Shots on target	7	1
Corners	6	3
Fouls	8	9
Yellow cards	1	2
Tackles	16	12
Passes	411	488

Exeter City vs Barnsley goals and red cards

Exeter City: I. Niskanen 41', J. Wareham 61', R. Cole 73'.

Exeter City season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	0.7	22 of 24
Goals against	0.7	3 of 24
Shots	11.1	17 of 24
Shots on target	3.6	16 of 24
Fouls	10.4	19 of 24
Tackles	15.4	8 of 24
Passes	308.1	21 of 24
Corners	4.8	13 of 24

Exeter City player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: J. Fitzwater (2), R. Cole (1), Anthony Scully (1).
Assists: Luca Woodhouse (1), G. Birch (1).
Shots: R. Cole (16), Josh Gordon (16), Ed James (13).
Fouls: Josh Gordon (16), J. Fitzwater (10), Jake Doyle Hayes (10).

Barnsley season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.2	18 of 24
Goals against	1.5	18 of 24
Shots	17	2 of 24
Shots on target	4.4	10 of 24
Fouls	13.6	4 of 24
Tackles	14.4	13 of 24
Passes	343.7	19 of 24
Corners	8.6	1 of 24

Barnsley player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Cameron McGeehan (5), Reyes Cleary (5), Tyrese Noslin (1).
Assists: Reyes Cleary (2), Arley Kay (2), Clayton Taylor (1).
Shots: Reyes Cleary (29), Tyrese Noslin (27), Cameron McGeehan (26).
Fouls: Cameron McGeehan (15), Patrick Kelly (14), Arley Kay (14).